![]() ![]() “Do we have an agreement?” Terminus sniffed. Terminus will make sure each side obeys the rules.” She looked at the marble statue. But Percy was down there…he was so close. It floated just behind her, and now that Terminus was no longer shouting and causing explosions, she thought she could hear the presence laughing, as if it was delighted by the bad choices she was making. “You sure this is a good idea?” She closed her fists to keep them from shaking. “Do I look like I tolerate rule breakers?” “Uh, Annabeth…” Leo said. “I assume the Romans-even those reinforcements marching toward us-will also have to honor your rules inside the Pomerian Line if you tell them to?” “Of course!” Terminus said. “Still…” “All our weapons will stay aboard the ship,” Annabeth promised. Annabeth wondered if he was scratching his chin with imaginary hands. Not technically.” The statue seemed to ponder this. That way, the ship won’t be on Roman soil. “We’ll use a rope ladder to reach the forum. “Well, no…” “We can keep the ship aloft,” Annabeth said. “Terminus,” Annabeth said, “there’s no rule against hovering over New Rome, is there?” The statue frowned. Keep us right where we are.” Leo pulled out his controller and yanked it upward. Annabeth’s heart did a gymnastics routine. ![]() He wore a purple cape just like Jason’s-the mark of a praetor. ![]() He was walking toward the ship with his arms around two other kids like they were best buddies-a stout boy with a black buzz cut, and a girl wearing a Roman cavalry helmet. The crowd in the forum was over a hundred strong now. “You cannot land!” Down in the valley, the legion reinforcements were halfway to the city. “And this entire ship is a weapon!” Terminus said. “Weapons are not allowed on Roman soil inside the Pomerian Line.” “The what?” Piper asked. Another small explosion made Leo drop his screwdriver. ![]()
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